Rumor: New iMacs in Q3 Will Use Intel 9 Series Haswell Processors and Chip Sets

Intel is believed to be getting ready to refresh its Haswell CPU family with slightly better processor speeds, built-in support for the M.2 SSD interface, and better USB 3 support.

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According to Hermitage Akihabara, the new Intel chips will be released on May 10th. With the Haswell 9 series available to computer manufacturers in May, Apple should be able to provide an iMac update in the late 3rd or early 4th quarter. Apple is believed to be disappointed in iMac sales, especially of the 21.5-inch model. The new Intel Haswell family would be a nice fit for a new 27-inch iMac model, and rumor has it that a special low-power consumption version with Intel Iris graphics is being specially designed to meet Apple’s need for an inexpensive 21.5-inch iMac.